1) Understand the fundamental principles of design & visual language
2) Develop aesthetic sensitivity
3) Develop understanding of how principles of design are applied in various cultural contexts and applications
4) Enhance English language expression abilities

1) Understand the fundamental principles of design & visual language
2) Develop aesthetic sensitivity
3) Develop understanding of how principles of design are applied in various cultural contexts and applications
4) Enhance English language expression abilities

Hideyuki Oka, How To Wrap Five Eggs, Boston, Weatherhill 1965 & 1975, Introduction
A classic illustrated essay on traditional Japanese packaging design.

Bruno Munari, Design As Art, trans. Patrick Creagh, London, Penguin, 2008, (Selected excerpts. Originally published by Editori Laterza, 1966, and Pelican Books, 1971).
A classic series of essays by one of the most influential designers of the 20th Century. The whole book is worth reading.

Maya Lin, Boundaries, New York, Simon & Schuster, 2000 (Selected excerpts)
An inspiring and revealing personal self-portrait of the artist, architect and designer - in her own words. The whole book is worth reading.

Deyan Sudjic, The Language Of Things, London, Penguin, 2008 (Selected excerpts)
A thought-provoking contemporary survey of design by the director of the Design Museum in London.

Hideyuki Oka, How To Wrap Five Eggs, Boston, Weatherhill 1965 & 1975, Introduction
A classic illustrated essay on traditional Japanese packaging design.

Bruno Munari, Design As Art, trans. Patrick Creagh, London, Penguin, 2008, (Selected excerpts. Originally published by Editori Laterza, 1966, and Pelican Books, 1971).
A classic series of essays by one of the most influential designers of the 20th Century. The whole book is worth reading.

Maya Lin, Boundaries, New York, Simon & Schuster, 2000 (Selected excerpts)
An inspiring and revealing personal self-portrait of the artist, architect and designer - in her own words. The whole book is worth reading.

Deyan Sudjic, The Language Of Things, London, Penguin, 2008 (Selected excerpts)
A thought-provoking contemporary survey of design by the director of the Design Museum in London.